Monday, June 18, 2012

Watermelon + Blueberries = Heaven

On a hot day - and we get them in Livermore, CA - this is one of the most refreshing salads I've ever made for a BBQ / Picnic. I credit Pinterest for my finding the picture first which led me to the link at the Food Network site for the actual recipe. I already knew I wanted to do something with watermelon and blueberries but I was looking for a new spin. Ha! What is it about that combination that I love so dearly? The secret to this recipe is in the mint infused simple syrup you toss with the fruit right before serving. It's just a small amount, and if that's too much sugar for you it could certainly be skipped, but it adds this hint of mint that pops the refreshment factor X 10!

The nutrition educator in me is always trying to find ways to promote watermelon to anyone that will listen because folks don't often realize the healthy benefits of eating watermelon. ... this delectable thirst-quencher may also help quench the inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis. It's just crazy how healthy this fruit is. Find out more here. The only fruit more popular than blueberries is strawberries. Blueberries are a powerful antioxidant and recently discovered to have ties to improving memory. WHFoods has the details.

Pinterest also led me to Jenny over at Everyday Occasions where you can discover how easy it is to cut up a watermelon. I bought a small seedless variety for $2.99 at Safeway - can you say bargain. Great job Jenny - this is so helpful!

And so it is that Pinterest is not just a waste of time. I'm actually doing something with some of these things I've pinned. Use that search bar for anything that comes to mind.
Cheers!

Cantaloupe is good! One cup of cantaloupe is just 56 calories, but provides 108% of the daily value for vitamin A. Both vitamin A and beta-carotene (from that orange color)are important vision nutrients. They say women with the highest dietary amounts of Vitamin A and Beta-cerotene were less likely to get cataracts. Also high in Vitamin C - think antioxidants. I say - eat while the local season provides! Thanks for stopping by.

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I start things... and at this time in my life I am striving to complete things, too. I know a good idea when I hear it but I hear so many good ideas. I avoid large stores where too many choices complicate decision making. Mid-life is nothing I prepared myself for. Where's the guidebook? Ha!